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"The Greenland Ice Sheet is the largest ice sheet in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a depth of 2,530 kilometers from north to south and 1,094 kilometers at its widest point. The thickness of the ice layer is amazing. The deepest part exceeds 3000 meters, covering a single basin. The thickness of the layer gets thicker as you go to the middle. There are two large ice caps on it. The place we are going this time is near one of the ice caps.

"In the previous few days, the scientific expedition team continued the good luck of the first day. The weather and itinerary were very smooth. Because the expedition time was in summer, the edge of the ice sheet has begun to melt, and the thickness of the ice in many places has changed. It is very thin, and there are ice cubes falling from time to time near the sea, falling into the sea, and you must be extra careful when walking on it, but the more you go in, the more stable the ice cover there.

"We also found some slate and fossils. The geologists and biologists on the team seemed very happy. If they didn’t continue to move forward, they would have to study it on the spot. I think this The configuration of the scientific expedition team is a bit weird, and I was a little worried at the beginning, but as time goes by, those retired soldiers are really just like what Mr. Thame said, just doing what they should do. , So I gradually relaxed and started to enjoy the adventure.

"After all, the reward is one of the reasons, but what really attracted me to join this operation was my love for this icefield, especially exploring the hidden secrets in it, just like uncovering it a little bit. The mystery of the veil, the most beautiful thing is that every time I feel that I know enough about it, but in the blink of an eye it will reveal a new side that surprises me, just like a lover who will never tire you same.

"So I thought at the time that this expedition really suits me. Of course, I found Dr. Baker just in case. After all, the only person in the expedition who knows the details is him, even though they are right. The Chinese couple is also pretty good, and they have a good impression on me, as well as a few other scientists, their people are actually pretty good, but I haven’t known them for long after all, so of course I’m more willing to trust Dr. Baker.

"We agreed that we would advance and retreat together in the future. At the same time, we would pay attention to the people around us, mainly those retired soldiers, and exchange information regularly. Baker felt that I had thought too much, but he agreed. After all, there is nothing wrong with being careful. And then our team continued to move forward, but our luck seemed to have run out.

"The first thing that was abnormal was the group of dogs. They suddenly began to bark inexplicably, and moved forward with some resistance. I had never encountered such a strange thing before. The Greenland dog pulling the sled was made by Inuit. Domesticated by his ancestors, he completely lost his wolfishness, became very docile, and bears hardships and stands hard work. Even at minus ten degrees, he can spend the night in the wild.

"Although the temperature began to drop as we continued to deepen, it was far from the level that the Greenland dogs could not bear. So the condition of the dog group at the time was something I didn't expect. I had to stop the expedition first and then spend it again. For half a day to comfort the dogs and prepare more abundant food for them, they are willing to move forward, but they don’t want to do it in their hearts, just because it’s my order and they are used to it. Obey human orders.

"The dog group thing really surprised me, but to be honest, I didn't take it too seriously, because this is an expedition. No matter how well you prepare, you will always have problems of one kind or another, and this is the guide and leader. We solve various problems and ensure that the expedition can continue.

"And just after the dog group had a problem, the geologists and biologists were all right. They found a new fossil specimen on a rock exposed outside while they were walking around. The age of the fossil is arguing. Geologists infer from the perspective of rock formation that this thing comes from the ancient times, but biologists hold a different view, because from a biological point of view, the thing in the fossil has clearly evolved very well. Now, although a little ugly, the various organs look quite mature.

"The biologist thinks that this thing should be at least a Triassic creature, and he doesn’t want to let go after holding the fossil. He looks so obsessed with it, it’s like a painter got Leonardo da Vinci. The real thing is the same. The others watched their quarrel and couldn't intervene. Mr. Thame was still smiling, and only when the two were about to quarrel, did he speak for them.

"Finally, it is agreed that this fossil will belong to the biologist, and the geologist has the priority to select the fossil or rock sample found next time, and the biologist will also lend it to the geologist after the study is completed. a period of time.

"At this time, I also solved the dog group's problem, so we went on the road again. But it was strange to say that when the biologist came back with the fossil, the dog group I had finally calmed down became uneasy again. So I asked the biologist to find a bag to seal the fossil, so that the dog group’s mood stabilized again.

"However, we only walked a few kilometers away, and suddenly the weather changed. This was a sign of the blizzard. After discussing it, we did not continue on the road. We decided to set up camp here and wait for the wind and snow to pass. I took a few retired soldiers, checked the tents that had been put up, and reinforced them with ice bricks. In addition, I built a fence for the dogs. I wanted to build another ice wall for them, but by this time the snowstorm was already It came, so we had to let the dogs enter the tent with us.

"They began to become restless again, and this time I felt very clearly, they seemed to be afraid of something, but I didn't have time to think about the blizzard, and there was only the whistling wind in our ears, and The sound of ice and snow beating on the tents, I am very fortunate that they have been reinforced before, otherwise I really don’t know whether these tents can withstand this blizzard.

"Because there is no way to get a fire outside, we just gnawed some biscuits at night. The dogs kept barking low, and it was difficult for me to fall asleep. After lying in a daze for about an hour, I suddenly heard a gun coming from outside. When I opened my eyes, I found that the two retired soldiers who were in the same tent with me did not know when they disappeared. Only Dr. Baker and I were left in the tent with big eyes.